February 6, 2023
#462 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances…” (Philippians 4:11) This is another of my lip service verses. I need it to sink down into my heart. Content does not mean “I’ll survive” or “I can take it.” Content means at peace. I believe contentment comes from the pure conviction that I am where God wants me to be. Teach me to be content, Lord.
February 7, 2023
Rainy Tuesday = reflective golf
#463 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Friday, January 13, 2023 Even though I’m retired, God wants me to be engaged with my fellow humans. I’ve seen several examples of the diminishing value that a life lived in front of the TV can have. I have wonderful outlets through golf and church. God is encouraging me to look for a higher purpose than social interaction. If I am supposed to love a stranger or even an enemy, I can surely look for greater depth in the relationships I have on a continual basis.
February 8, 2023
#464 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Tuesday, December 27, 2023 God has reminded me that building character is a progression, not a task. I do not possess patience or self-control (funny I chose those two). God will put me in a situation where I am called upon to exercise patience or self-control (or both)–God leaves the results up to me. It has been an arduous journey, mostly uphill. But I can see the mountaintop up there.
February 9, 2023
#465 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Monday, January 2, 2023 This from my quiet time: “Just imagine that the purpose of your life is your happiness only–then life becomes a cruel and senseless thing. You have to embrace what the wisdom of humanity, your intellect, and your heart tell you: that the meaning of life is to serve the force that sent you into the world. Then life becomes a constant joy.” –Leo Tolstoy
February 10, 2023
#466 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Friday, January 6, 2023 I try to be careful not to allow my life to slip from a pattern into a routine. I am wary of a routine because if you take out the “o” and the “ine”, what have you got? God wants to remind me that shuffling in some changes is usually a good thing. He says that His lovingkindnesses are new each morning–shouldn’t my attitude be ready for that?
February 11, 2023
#467 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Monday, November 28, 2022 The number one goal I have in this writing project is to get readers (whoever) to consider how God is speaking to them. This is my premise: God is with me today, all the time, all day long. Often times He chooses to speak. His languages are so various, so ingenious, so illuminating, so mysterious, that I only get a glimpse by paying attention. My writing project is my vow that I am going to do my best to listen. My prayer is that I will encourage others to listen too.
February 12, 2023
I thought this one was appropriate for Super Bowl Sunday…
#468 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Sunday, September 11, 2022 This was the second straight day I spent watching football (today was the NFL’s first Sunday). It can become addictive. When I observe the intensity of the passion of some fans at the game, I realize it can also become idolatrous. Protect my heart, Lord Jesus.
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